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Break stale thinking, Get better results

 “I help teams & individuals unlock innovation and adaptive thinking with brain-science-based creativity tools.”

Train your brain for change, and what’s next.

People don’t fail because they lack effort.
They stall because their thinking gets rigid.

I help individuals, teams, and organizations break automatic thinking patterns and unlock better results.

What’s really holding people back.

  • Their thinking has gone flat

  • They repeat the same patterns, even when they want change

  • Effort increases, but progress doesn’t

  • Creativity feels like a talent they “don’t have”

That’s not a motivation problem. That’s a brain habit problem. And habits can be rewired.

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My talks are built on one core idea:
Creativity, innovation, and growth are trainable brain functions.

I combine:

  • Neuroscience (without jargon)

  • Practical tools people can use immediately

  • Story-driven delivery that sticks

  • Exercises that engage the brain—not just inspire it

Two Keynote Experiences

Choose the path that fits your audience.

4 Tools to Break Stale Thinking & Drive Innovation

For businesses, organizations, and teams

Innovation isn’t a personality trait. It’s a system—and it can be trained. This keynote gives teams practical tools to disrupt stale thinking, spark new ideas, and build sustainable innovation from the inside out.

Organizations gain:

  • Faster, more flexible thinking

  • Stronger creative confidence across teams

  • Tools to break habitual problem-solving

  • Better decisions and better results

This isn’t brainstorming. It’s thinking differently on purpose. Explore This Keynote

Discover Your NeuroCreative Mind

For individuals, seniors, arts organizations, libraries, lifelong learning programs

This keynote shows people how creativity keeps the brain healthy, flexible, and engaged—at any age.

What audiences gain:

  • Confidence that their brain can still grow

  • Tools to stay mentally sharp and creatively alive

  • A renewed sense of purpose and relevance

  • Simple practices they can use daily

This isn’t about becoming an artist. It’s about becoming mentally alive again. Explore This Keynote

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Why Thomas C. Keller

I don’t teach this from theory.
I teach it from lived experience.

I became a professional artist at 45.
A professional speaker after that.
Both happened because I learned how to rewire my thinking—not because I waited for permission or talent.

Today, I bring:

  • 25+ years as a professional artist

  • A deep understanding of creativity and neuroplasticity

  • A grounded, relatable speaking style

  • Experience with senior audiences, arts organizations, and business groups

Audiences leave energized—but more importantly, equipped.

"Thomas C. Keller is a speaker of rare originality, wisdom, and presence. Blending cutting-edge research, dynamic exercises, and poignant storytelling, he equips audiences with powerful tools. His presentations are not only inspiring but leave lasting, actionable impact. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to elevate their event with depth, creativity, and professional excellence."

— Henry Bowles, PhD (Harvard), DPhil (Oxford), Professional Speaker and Resilience Expert

"Thomas Keller delivered an outstanding presentation. The audience was fully engaged, and everyone left with practical insights on nurturing cognitive health through creativity. As both an artist and speaker, Thomas is exceptional—we look forward to welcoming him back."

Kyla Crane, Executive Director Marco Island Center for the Arts

Ready to Start the Conversation?

If your audience feels stuck, flat, or overdue for fresh thinking—this work meets them exactly where they are and shows them what to do next.

👉 Book Thomas
👉 Request a Speaker One-Sheet
👉 Start a Conversation

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